Recreational Therapists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $60,150 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $89,460
Employed locally 110
National median $60,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $60,150
    75th
    $79,790
    90th
    $89,460

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreational Therapists salary vs area income 84% Median Recreational Therapists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $107,810
    Vallejo, CA $102,640
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $102,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $100,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,360
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $96,530

    Nearby metros — Recreational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $61,510
    Florida $56,220
    Jacksonville, FL $53,330
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $51,670

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56,210
    Physicians, All Other$287,200
    Nurse Practitioners$128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreational Therapists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Recreational Therapists in Tampa, FL is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.83 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Recreational Therapists salaries?

    The median Recreational Therapists salary in Tampa, FL is 0.2% below the national median of $60,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreational Therapists in Tampa?

    Entry-level Recreational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.